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Trip Overview

The average train between Rochdale and Falkirk takes 6h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochdale to Falkirk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 9m
Duration
256 mi
Distance
£102
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Rochdale to Falkirk train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rochdale and Falkirk. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Falkirk at 11:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 51m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 51m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 51m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 51m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 50m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 51m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rochdale to Falkirk? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Rochdale to Falkirk.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 256.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Falkirk, Scotland?

You can take a train from Rochdale to Falkirk Grahamston via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Haymarket in around 5h 31m.

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